I was shopping recentlt at the Capitol Market and spotted some local foods that I hadn't seen before so I thought I'd share some with you. Elmcrest Farm - this artisanal salt from the mountains of Appalachia has a few unique flavors. The one I picked up was mushroom. They also specialize in...

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I think that it's a rite of passage to try Skyline Chili when you're in the Cincinnati area. This regional delicacy is known across the country but it started right here in the city: Skyline Chili is unique is not the kind of chili you eat from a bowl. Instead, it's a sauce usually...

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Johnnie's Fresh Meat Market is a local butcher shop in the Capitol Market that features a variety of fresh, local meats. They also have a small lunch menu where you can get sandwiches with meats and cheeses and salads (10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). And, recently, they've add a burger menu. Options include...

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While walking around Cincinnati looking for murals, we saw the Macaron Bar. The brightly colored sign and hint of delicious French treats teased us so we ventured in. Macarons are a simple concept, but they're so quaint and require technical skill. The shop had a dozen or so flavors, and I picked a...

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Here's my latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail: My favorite week of the whole year is practically here: Charleston Restaurant Week. It’s the one week of the year where you can enjoy specialty menus, eat a three-course meal and try a local restaurant outside your normal rotation, all for one price. Except, this...

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